10 h. ago What will weather be like during Easter school holidays in Scotland as experts tease 'hottest ever' April

Experts have suggested this could be the 'hottest ever' April in the UK

Science

27 h. ago Bomb disposal experts called to Scotland's highest village after World War Two explosive discovered

A member of the public found the mortar in the river in Wanlockhead, Dumfries and Galloway.

Events

27 h. ago Scots paranormal experts join forces for new book on 'Scotland's UFO hotspot'

A new book on 'Scotland's UFO hotspot', in Bonnybridge, Falkirk, details how the area has become famous for hundreds of alleged sightings.

Politics

4 d. ago 'Some parents see school as optional and £80 fines for holidays have no impact'

The leader of a headteachers' union is urging ministers to tackle the "excessive" costs of holidays during school breaks

Economics

4 d. ago Teacher 'abused' pupil and sent sexual photos during school holidays

Judith Evans was jailed for two years for a series of sexual offences against a schoolboy

Culture

4 d. ago Mum takes kids out of school for three months after 'dictatorship' holiday fine of £480

Rachel Smith and her husband decided to take their three children out of school for a term to teach them at home after they were fined for taking them on holiday

Economics

7 d. ago Missing Spring Break holidaymaker last seen with high school wrestling star

Mystery surround the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki, 20, who vanished on Thursday morning after walking along a beach in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic while on Spring Break

Sport

8 d. ago "Scotland unprepared for next Covid pandemic" as expert warns crippling cuts leave services too weak

Roz Foyer, general secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress has reflected on the last outbreak five years on.

Events

2 w. ago Mum hauled to court after taking kids on holiday during school term

Melanie Vermaak said she was informed by the Oldershaw School in Wallasey that her daughters' unauthorised absences for a South Africa trip could lead to a fine

Events

2 w. ago Mum taken to court after taking kids on holiday during school term

Melanie Vermaak took her children to South Africa on December 10.

Events

2 w. ago Mum slams 'ridiculous' school fine after taking kids for very specific 'holiday'

Melanie Vermaak says she told her daughter's school about the family holiday months in advance and even asked for work for her to do while they were away, but she was still taken to court

Politics

2 w. ago 'I'm taking my daughter out of school for holidays eight times this year'

Carla is currently in Egypt with her daughter and has a string of term-time holidays planned

Politics

2 w. ago Mum taken to court after going on holiday with her children during school term

Melanie Vermaak was hauled to court after taking her two children to South Africa to visit family

Events

2 w. ago Scotland short of 1800 doctors as experts claim situation 'could get worse'

Dr Chris Black is a campaigning member of the group Rebuild General Practice.

Science

2 w. ago Eurocamp offering an extra 10pc off holidays at 250 parcs in flash sale

If you book now breaks are available in school holidays

Politics

2 w. ago Dram lovers mark their calendar ahead of ticket launch of Stirling Whisky Festival

Stirling Whisky Festival returns this May and will feature some of Scotland's top whisky producers, industry experts, and enthusiasts.

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish beach named best place to see rare 'planetary parade' this week

Experts have named the best beaches in Scotland to catch a glimpse of the 'planetary parade' this week.

Politics

3 w. ago North Lanarkshire families will be consulted on three possible alterations to school term times

In October, councillors agreed a motion calling for a consultation to be held to explore the potential alterations, which were an early return to school after the summer holidays while expanding the February break to a week and the October break to two weeks.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Crisis of school absenteeism’ affecting poorer pupils the most, new data suggests

Secondary school students still dealing with the impacts of the pandemic, charities warn

Events

3 w. ago 'We went to Center Parcs abroad and it was cheaper than UK sites'

One savvy mum found that she paid less by avoiding the UK holiday parks in school holiday time

Politics